Youth from Hunter Street Baptist
Church volunteered their time during their DNow weekend to serve in the Hillman
Estates neighborhood that was devastated by the Christmas day tornadoes.
Removing downed trees in yards and common areas was the goal in order to
improve the look of the community. The students cleared brush, removed trees,
picked up litter, and brought enthusiasm and joy to the neighborhood. "One
of the reasons we do this is so that the people here will not feel
forgotten," Tracy Hipps said. We also are partnering with Hopewell Baptist
Church to ensure that these clean-up efforts help the local church care for
their neighbors and helps Hopewell, a CSM ministry partner, improve
relationships with residents who may not have a church home or know about
Jesus. One community volunteer noted, "The people in this community are
watching. They are asking questions about why these volunteers are out here.
They are learning what it looks like to work together as a community. These are
great things."
